The thing that gets me most excited about singing is how often it’s not really about the singing part. Singing is rarely limited to the functional process of turning air into sound. Instead, it’s an interdisciplinary and holistic activity that touches on a multitude of ideas and themes. Here is a list of 26 different things that singing is about that aren’t singing!
Wanting to take your practice to the next level of detail, but don’t know your way around a piano keyboard? Here is a quick and dirty guide to using a piano to support your singing practice. Absolutely no prior skills required!
It’s been on hell of a year, but I have learnt so much about myself, my music and about teaching. Here are seven things I’ve learnt from the forced move to online teaching.
Ever wondered why the classic practice diary wasn’t working for you? Do you revel in exam deadlines or hate them? Find out what kind of practicer you are.
It’s really hard to get the balance right and manage to actually practice, so if your habit has fallen apart lately, here are some tips to help you get going again even in lockdown.
It’s so easy to make excuses as to why you can’t practice. I have a seven month old baby. My husband works long hours. My students have ever increasing homework piled upon them. Then, before you know it, it’s been months and you’ve not done anything…
Practice can be daunting. Simply finding time and motivation is hard enough, but the biggest challenge is often the question of what to do when you finally start. Where should you start? And what should you do next? Rinse and Repeat All musicians fall into the trap of the “rinse-and-repeat” method of Read more…
After my cold-of-doom which inspired the post a few weeks ago, I have been slowly building back to my normal routine. Or, possibly, a new and improved normal routine. When you get a cold that results in taking steroids for your asthma, it makes you reconsider what is important in Read more…
I’ve had a cold this last week. It always feels ironic to say I’ve had a cold in May, but there you are. Times can be tough for singers when viruses run rampant through our respiratory system, making it hard to breath and sing. Here are some tips to help Read more…
Struggling to get back into the swing of practice after the Easter break? Here’s five ways to make your practice more effective. 1. Make a date Decide when you’re going to practice. Some people are routine practicers, but some of us need to plan it day by day. If you’re a Read more…